My TO - April 18, 2017

Spadina House
285 Spadina Road
Toronto, ON
M5R 2V5

Spadina House was built in the mid-1860s as part of an estate. Today it is a museum dedicated to the 1920s and 30s.

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My TO - July 24, 2015

Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace
Toronto, ON
M5R 1X8


Casa Loma is Toronto's castle. It sits high on a hill overlooking the centre of the city and Lake Ontario. It was built in the early 19th century. As well as the home it has beautiful gardens.

Today it is the site of many functions.

During the summer Symphony in the Gardens is held every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m.

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My TO - June 30, 2015

The Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays Way
Toronto, ON
M5V 1J1

The Rogers Centre is a multi-purpose centre in the central core of Toronto.
It is the home of the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball, and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

While it is mainly a sports venue, it also is used for other events such as concerts, conventions, and trade shows.





One of its most noteworthy features is its motorized retractable roof. This allows baseball to be played outdoors when the weather permits.

There is also a hotel built within the stadium with many rooms featuring views of the playing field.





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My TO - June 4, 2015

Florence Moosengale
Intergracare
396 Moore Avenue,
Toronto, ON

Florence Moosengale is one of the moose left over from the 'Moose in the City' exhibition in 2000.  Dressed for various seasons and special occasions, she greets passersby in midtown Toronto.

My TO - May 30, 2015

Maple Leaf Gardens
60 Carlton Street
Toronto, ON
M5B 1L1



Originally built as the home Toronto's hockey team The Toronto Maple Leafs, Maple Leaf Gardens has also been the home to many other sports teams. As well it has been the location of many concerts and other events.




The Gardens has long been considered one of the main sites of the hockey world. It was the dream of many Canadian youth to one day play hockey there.

Today, Maple Leaf Gardens houses Loblaws, a Canadian retailer and Ryerson University's athletic centre known as the Mattamy Athletic Centre.




A reminder of the past glory days of hockey is the mural of the Maple Leaf logo hanging on the east wall inside Loblaws. It is made of seats from the blue section at the Maple Leaf Gardens.

My TO - May 24, 2015

The Distillery District
55 Mill Street
Toronto. ON





The Distillery District is a popular area just east of the downtown core of Toronto. It is home of a number of cafes, restaurants, bars and shops in what was the site of the Gooderham and Worts Distillery.

The forty heritage buildings are fine examples of Victorian industrial architecture.






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My TO - May 13, 2015

CN Tower
301 Front St.
Toronto, ON

Since it was built in the 1970's, the CN Tower has taken a prominent place on the Toronto skyline. It can been seen from many perspectives as you move around the city and surrounding area. When built it was the tallest free-standing structure in the world. Now, it is the sixth tallest.

The CN Tower is located near the Toronto waterfront.  The two observation decks, one at 342 metres and the other at 446.5 metres, give great views of the surrounding area, including across Lake Ontario. A glass floor is part of the experience at the lower observation deck.  There is a rotating restaurant at 351 metres. For ultimate thrill seekers there is the Edge Walk at 356 metres.



The CN Tower is an attraction not to be missed in Toronto.

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My TO - May 7, 2015

Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe Street
Toronto, ON

Roy Thomson Hall is a concert hall in Toronto. It was opened in 1982. It is the home of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

The circular, glass-covered building can seat up to 2630 people.

Roy Thomson Hall is also one of the main venues for the Toronto International Film Festival. It is also used for other events throughout the year.

There is More to Do on Oahu

For sure Hawai'i is not just Oahu and Honolulu; however, to skip visiting Oahu is missing part of Hawai'i.  Honolulu is Oahu's main city.  It is a bustling urban metropolis at the crossroads of the Pacific - where east meets west.  Known for Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, and its beaches, it is also the home of much of the political history of Hawai'i.  Click here to read There is More to Do on Oahu, the Hawaiian Island That Has It All.